The words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall
have the meanings as defined in Wis. Stats., Ch. 323, and as amended
in the same.
The City of Watertown will comply with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) requirement in all phases (i.e., mitigation,
preparedness, response, recovery) of its emergency management program,
as detailed by the federal and state government, in order to facilitate
and effectively coordinate an emergency management system and in order
to remain eligible for grant funding. As part of becoming compliant
with the NIMS, the City of Watertown adopts the approved Incident
Command System (ICS) for use in emergency management plans and in
all emergency operations, which includes all response agencies, including
local health departments.